Twenty-eight young students were awarded diplomas June 7 from First Coast Technical College’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program, known as Tech Tots.

Under the direction of teachers, Jennifer Spess, Leona Kaelin and Curemia Dailey, children are prepared for kindergarten using a variety of activities that include thinking skills, exploring, creativity, reasoning, language, math, and social interaction. “It’s FCTC’s hope as these children enroll in kindergarten, they do so with a joy for learning which will enable them to become leaders in our society,” said director Teresa Woodward. FCTC is accepting enrollment for childcare, pre-school and VPK programs. Call 547-3490 or email teresa.woodward@fctc.edu.